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Born For This: The BeBe & Cece Winans Musical Broadway Bound

As an adolescent, I found comfort in the lyrics of several gospel artists, one of which was BeBe Winans. In the mist of my...

Broadway BlackMay 9, 2015

A Must See

Exclusive: Rachael Ferrera Talks Amazing Grace Broadway Debut

Broadway will hear the sweet sounds of “Amazing Grace” this summer at the Nederlander Theatre. Based on the true story of Englishman John Newton, the...

Broadway BlackMay 9, 2015

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Whorl Inside A Loop Will World Premiere At 2econd Stage

2econd Stage Theatre (Carole Rothman, Artistic Director, Casey Reitz, Executive Director) has announced additional casting for its upcoming world premiere production of Whorl Inside A...

Broadway BlackMay 9, 2015

Good Works

Tarell Alvin McCraney’s Head of Passes Plays At Berkeley Rep

American playwright, Steppenwolf Theatre Ensemble member, and MacArthur Fellowship “Genius Grant” award-winner Tarell Alvin McCraney is at it again, this time in Berkeley, California. McCraney’s play Head of...

Broadway BlackMay 9, 2015

Celebrity Takeover

Keke Palmer Sings Home From The Wiz

On April 20, actress Keke Palmer uploaded a video of herself SANGING Jazmine Sullivan’s version of ‘Home’ from The Wiz to her social media...

Broadway BlackMay 9, 2015

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Amiri Baraka’s Final Play, On WEB DuBois, to Premiere in NYC

Amiri Baraka’s final play, The Most Dangerous Man in America (WEB DuBois) is set for a world premiere on May 28 at the Castillo...

Broadway BlackMay 9, 2015

Coming Soon

Leslie Odom Jr. To Bring Solo Show To Joe’s Pub

Leslie Odom Jr, known for his roles on “Smash”, “Law and Order: SVU”, “Person of Interest,” and “House of Lies” has also had made a pretty...

Broadway BlackMay 9, 2015

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Powerhouse Colman Domingo brings Dot to New York!

Colman Domingo is a powerhouse! He’s taking over bit by bit, so watch out. Don’t know who this proud Yale Alumni is? Then you...

Broadway BlackMay 9, 2015

Concert Night

54 Below Sings The Life

The Life was originally produced at the off-Broadway “Wesbeth Theatre” in July of 1990. The production was later directed on Broadway by Michael Blakemore...

Broadway BlackMay 9, 2015

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The Blood Quilt By Katori Hall Opens To Celebration With Phylicia Rashad

Katori Hall has, in just a few short years, ushered in an artistic renaissance. With game-changing, gripping plays such as “The Mountaintop” (2010 Olivier...

Broadway BlackMay 7, 2015

Features

TBT: Andre De Shields Talks Black Theatre, Jungle Book, & National Black Theatre Festival

“We need to be represented on every level of American life…[Live Theatre] is where our stories are told…[We] are a living library,” Andre De...

Drew ShadeMay 7, 2015

Broadway Black History Fact

A Historic First: Hamlet Portrayed by a Black Woman!

The Wilma Theater in Center City Philadelphia presented a notable run of Shakespeare’s Hamlet from March 25, 2015 – May 2, 2015. British-African actress Zainab...

Broadway BlackMay 7, 2015

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Rain Pryor Brings Fried Chicken and Latkes To National Black Theatre

Growing up Black and Jewish in the late 60’s, 70’s, and 80’s. Oh, and your father is Richard Pryor. If that ain’t a good...

Broadway BlackMay 7, 2015

Meet The Nominees

[WATCH] ON THE LIST With Felicia Boswell Featuring K. Todd Freeman

Felicia Boswell hosts our latest series On The List. She sits and talks with the current 2015 Tony Award Nominees to find out all...

Drew ShadeMay 7, 2015

Award Nominations

Deborah Cox & Justin Guarini To Host Tony Awards Times Square Simulcast

Clear Channel Spectacolor, a brand division of Clear Channel Outdoor Americas (CCOA), in partnership with Tony Awards Productions and The Times Square Alliance, announced...

Broadway BlackMay 7, 2015

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Sweeney Todd In Color With Lillias White

UPDATE 5.14.15 : This production will no longer feature Chuck Cooper. Find out more info as to why HERE! This summer, The New American...

Broadway BlackMay 7, 2015

Events and Happenings

Toast Opens At The Public Theatre Starring Hill Harper & Keith David

Tuesday night at the esteemed theatre on Astor Place, otherwise known as the Public Theatre, celebrations ensued at the opening of Toast by Lemon Anderson....

Broadway BlackMay 7, 2015

Coming Soon

Marley the Musical comes to Baltimore at a Pivotal Moment

On May 7, Baltimore’s Center Stage will debut Marley, a world premiere musical based on the life and music of international icon Bob Marley....

Broadway BlackMay 6, 2015

Events and Happenings

Phylicia Rashad Reunites with Immediate Family

Just when I had convinced myself Claire Huxtable was a fictional character -which explained her perfection so I was in the clear of having...

Broadway BlackMay 6, 2015

Events and Happenings

The 7th Annual August Wilson Monologue Competition

Its that time again. The 7th Annual August Wilson Monologue Competition. It seems like just yesterday we were listening to Denzel talk and inspire...

Drew ShadeMay 4, 2015

Features

Tamara Jade on Freedom, Faith, and the Power of Using Every Part of Her Voice

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Freedom Riders: A Journey With No End in Sight, Harlem Stage Honors 10 Years of Reckoning and Resistance

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Monifah, C. King, and More Star In Man Of The House At Brooklyn’s Billie Holiday Theatre

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Taraji P. Henson and Cedric the Entertainer to Star in August Wilson’s Joe Turner’s Come and Gone on Broadway, Directed by Debbie Allen

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Billy Porter & Marisha Wallace to Lead Cabaret’s Final Broadway Run at the Kit Kat Club

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Broadway-Bound Polly: The Musical Taps All-Black Creative Team Including Debbie Allen and Lena Waithe

Season Announcement

Whoopi Returns, Ragtime Rises: Kerry Washington, Kara Young, Joshua Henry Lead Lincoln Center Theater’s New Era

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Patti LuPone Releases Public Apology to Kecia Lewis and Audra McDonald

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Broadway Responds: A Collective Call for Accountability

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Power and Privilege on Broadway: Patti LuPone’s Disrespect of Kecia Lewis and Audra McDonald Explained

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PHOTOS: Cats: “The Jellicle Ball” Opening Night

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Power and Privilege on Broadway: Patti LuPone’s Disrespect of Kecia Lewis and Audra McDonald Explained

Broadway Bound

Broadway-Bound Polly: The Musical Taps All-Black Creative Team Including Debbie Allen and Lena Waithe

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Billy Porter & Marisha Wallace to Lead Cabaret’s Final Broadway Run at the Kit Kat Club

Season Announcement

Whoopi Returns, Ragtime Rises: Kerry Washington, Kara Young, Joshua Henry Lead Lincoln Center Theater’s New Era

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Broadway Responds: A Collective Call for Accountability

Breaking News

Billy Porter & Marisha Wallace to Lead Cabaret’s Final Broadway Run at the Kit Kat Club

Broadway Bound

Broadway-Bound Polly: The Musical Taps All-Black Creative Team Including Debbie Allen and Lena Waithe

Season Announcement

Whoopi Returns, Ragtime Rises: Kerry Washington, Kara Young, Joshua Henry Lead Lincoln Center Theater’s New Era

Events and Happenings

Broadway Responds: A Collective Call for Accountability

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Power and Privilege on Broadway: Patti LuPone’s Disrespect of Kecia Lewis and Audra McDonald Explained

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PHOTOS: Cats: “The Jellicle Ball” Opening Night

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The Will and Jada Smith Family Foundation Sponsors ‘Push Party’ World Premiere Performance

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Audra McDonald to Star in Revival of Legendary Musical “Gypsy”

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Power and Privilege on Broadway: Patti LuPone’s Disrespect of Kecia Lewis and Audra McDonald Explained

Broadway Bound

Broadway-Bound Polly: The Musical Taps All-Black Creative Team Including Debbie Allen and Lena Waithe

Breaking News

Billy Porter & Marisha Wallace to Lead Cabaret’s Final Broadway Run at the Kit Kat Club

Season Announcement

Whoopi Returns, Ragtime Rises: Kerry Washington, Kara Young, Joshua Henry Lead Lincoln Center Theater’s New Era

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Broadway Responds: A Collective Call for Accountability

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Twilight Los Angeles, 1992 BIPOC Theatre Night Oct 15 at Signature Theatre

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WATCH: Amandla Stenberg Talks Dear Evan Hansen + Anonymous Ones

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Make Them Hear You – A Trayvon Martin Tribute

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Leslie Odom Jr And Nicolette Robinson SMASH Stay By Rihanna

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The Eve Of Jackie World Premiere Starring Chester Gregory

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Motown: The Musical Commerical

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Billy Porter & Marisha Wallace to Lead Cabaret’s Final Broadway Run at the Kit Kat Club

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Broadway-Bound Polly: The Musical Taps All-Black Creative Team Including Debbie Allen and Lena Waithe

Season Announcement

Whoopi Returns, Ragtime Rises: Kerry Washington, Kara Young, Joshua Henry Lead Lincoln Center Theater’s New Era